After almost one year, the Ganga Jamuna Cultural Festival will finally return to the capital. The festival will kick-off on October 21, at the premises of the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA).

Debuting in 1999, Dhallywood actress Shahnoor has had a long acting career, accruing 78 films to her name. She first caught the attention of the audience with her performance in Suchonda's critically acclaimed movie "Hajar Bochor Dhore", which was released in 2005. Her film “Boshonto Bikel” is currently awaiting its release on October 21. Recently, she debuted as an assistant director on the government-funded film “Ahare Jibon”, directed by Chotku Ahmed. Shahnoor currently has her hands full, juggling the roles of an actress, assistant director and organising secretary of the Bangladesh Film Artistes' Association. In a candid conversation with The Daily Star, the actress opened up about her recent ventures and career plans.

Prabir Mitra has been spending his time these days at his own residence. Except for going out for physiotherapy, he tends to remain indoors.

Bangladeshi film “Saatao” has been nominated at the 53rd edition of International Film Festival of India, which will take place in Goa. Directed by Khandaker Sumon, the film will premiere in the 'Cinema of the World' section between November 20-28.

Following the success of the ‘Snyder Cut’ version of the “Justice League”, fans have been clamouring to see Henry Cavill don the cape of Superman once more. Now, it looks likely that the actor will be reprising his role as the ‘Man of Steel’.

Nuhash Humayun has quite the track record when it comes to producing horror projects, as evident by his recent success with Bangladesh’s first ever project on Hulu, “Foreigners Only”, and the numerous accolades that “Moshari” received throughout the world.

Raihan Rafi’s “Poran” has created history by completing its hundred-day run at the theatres. The film is still running successfully in 11 theaters in the country, including the multiplexes. It has set an exemplary record for the Bangladeshi film industry by maintaining a century run at most of the theatres.

In recent times, Sariful Razz has received a lot of praise for his performance as the ravishing-ruffian, Roman in “Poran”. Similar to “Poran”, Razz’s other movie, “Hawa”, has also been performing well in theatres across Bangladesh. The talented actor is currently busy promoting Raihan Rafi’s football-based film, “Damal”, which will hit theatres on October 28.

The Rock didn’t really need a cape to prove his powers. The 6-foot-5 260-pound actor was, in many respects, already a superhero in his own right: a skyscraper-climbing hulk, a shape-shifting demi-god, even a bulked-up tooth fairy.

Hollywood actor Ezra Miller, who is set to star in DC’s ‘The Flash’, pleaded not guilty to burglary charges in a Vermont court where if found guilty he would face up to 26 years in prison.

The 17th edition of the Oikko Channel i Music Awards was held today on the western side of the Padma Bridge.

Yesterday, a circular signed by the Deputy Secretary of the Ministry of Cultural Affairs, Mohammad Khaled Hossain was circulated. The documents noted that Nora Fatehi’s visit to Bangladesh, for the Global Achievers Award programme, had been denied by the ministry.

The former Miss Universe Bangladesh is no stranger to representing Bangladesh on the international stage, and this time, she won the Model Star Award in South Korea’s Asia Model Festival, which she also judged.

Streaming giant Netflix defended the latest season of its popular show "The Crown" as a fictional dramatisation after former British Prime Minister, Sir John Major lashed out at the show. The reason behind Sir John's reactions is the 'alleged' wrongful portrayal of King Charles plotting to dethrone the late queen.

Acclaimed director and actor Tauquir Ahmed returned to Bangladesh, after staying in the US, just two weeks back. After returning, he completed the shooting for an upcoming web-series. In a conversation with The Daily Star, Tauquir gave some insight into his recent ventures and much more. 

"Uunchai" is a Sooraj Barjatya film, made on the occasion of Rajshri Films’ turning 75, that celebrates friendship. The movie will be released in theaters on 11th November 2022.

The rapper formerly known as Kanye West is offering to buy right-wing friendly social network Parler shortly after getting locked out of Twitter and Instagram for antisemitic posts.

Dhallywood’s brightest star, Pori Moni is well known for throwing some of the most fabulous birthday parties, mostly during her own birthday on October 24. 

Prolific screenwriter and playwright Masum Reza was a long-time friend and confidante of Ekushey Padak winning actor Masum Aziz. Masum Aziz unfortunately breathed his last today at 3:30 pm, at a hospital in the Capital.  In a conversation with The Daily Star, the renowned playwright reminisced the wonderful memories he shared with Masum Aziz. 

Renowned veteran actor and screenplay writer Masum Aziz breathed his last today at 3:30 pm, at Square hospital in the Capital.